Committed to Inspiring, Empowering, Educating, and Engaging youth and disenfranchised groups on the significance of their role in the electoral process. 1 VOTE COUNTS is committed to Inspiring, Empowering, Educating and Engaging our youth, as well as, uninformed, disenfranchised communities on the significance and role of all citizens in the electoral process. 1 Vote Counts is a nonpartisan organization founded by Michelle Mardenborough in May 2020 on the cusp of the 2020 election. Through bold grassroots operations, 1 Vote Counts champions an equitable and inclusive democracy for marginalized communities, youth, and citizens returning from incarceration. 1 Vote Counts is committed to dismantling myths by educating, deep canvassing and engaging these communities on the significant role of all citizens in the electoral process and that vote counts. The Mission | of 1 Vote Counts is to be innovative in educating high-risk communities on pertinent issues that will impact their future, foster growth, and increase voter registration through grassroots lobbying and citizen advocacy.